Red Hat Linux Systems Administrator, SME

Create and maintain documentation of all platform service processes, procedures, and artifacts Build, configure, upgrade, maintain, secure, decommission, and otherwise maintain a RHEL server infrastructure Plan installation, configuration, and testing storage subsystems (i.e., Network File System (NFS), Storage Area Networks (SANs)) Perform systems operation support, to include system monitoring, patching, backup, restore, troubleshooting, performance tuning, vulnerability remediation, and other related administrative duties Support the design, build, and testing of application upgrades Participate in disaster recovery (DR) planning and execution in support of customer requirements Support data center consolidation efforts Provide expertise and assistance in migrations to managed service(s) Deploy new tools as identified Compensation and Benefits

U.S. Citizenship is required Must have a Top Secret clearance Must be able to work onsite in Merrifield, VA up to 4 days per week. Must be available for extended hours, weekend, and on-call support as required by mission needs or emergency situations. Qualifications and Experience:

Master’s Degree w/8+ years’ experience or Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years’ experience Expertise with RHEL version 7 and above Expertise with RHEL Satellite Server and Ansible Expertise using RHEL administration and monitoring tools such as top, nmon, vmstat, sar, ps, syslog-ng, etc. Expertise in patching, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), and continuous monitoring Experience with RHEL Resilient Storage Experience with network monitoring and connectivity tools (e.g., wireshark, sysstat, nmap, tcpdump, traceroute, etc.) Usable knowledge of networking and networking architecture Strong troubleshooting abilities and Root Cause Analysis for any system Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and prioritize critical tasks Support on a M-F business hours schedule in the US Eastern time zone Extended hour, weekend, and on-call support as required by mission or emergencies Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with VMWare Experience with J2EE (Java Enterprise Edition) and Java Applications Experience with Oracle Fusion Middleware and Oracle Database Servers ITIL or ISO training and/or certification Past experience with the Department of Justice Experience with using ITSM for ticketing and change management (ServiceNow specifically)

Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi’s firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company’s success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply., DOJ’s Unix Services team provides a Platform as Service (PaaS) hosting environment for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and some AIX, customers. RHEL VMWare virtual and physical Linux systems run in the Cloud (Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, or IBM Softlayer) and in DOJ supported data centers., At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.